Chapter 230 It's time for Master Hao to pretend! (44 more)
Ximen Hao opened the memorial, frowned and cursed:
"Tough luck!"
Because, looking at the date of the memorial, it was three years ago.
It has been three years since Ximen Potian decided to pay attention. This question is not easy to solve.
Looking at Ximen Guang again, his face lit up after seeing the memorial. It was obvious that he was new and it was not difficult.
"You two, have you chosen?" Ximen Potian asked from above.
"Reporting to my father, I chose the memorial that arrived yesterday. Huayin County suffered heavy rains early this year and suffered floods. I am requesting your majesty to allocate money for disaster relief and to appease the people's livelihood."
Ximen Guang answered first and glanced at Ximen Hao proudly.
Ximen Potian has not made up his mind for three years. How can he and Ximen Hao solve it in a short time?
Ximen Hao glanced at Ximen Guang, then saluted:
"Reporting to my father, I have chosen the memorial from three years ago. This memorial is also a memorial jointly signed by the governors of the eight counties, requesting your majesty to carry out tax reform!"
"Buzz!"
As soon as Ximen Hao finished speaking, all the civil servants in the dynasty began to discuss in low voices.
"Your Highness is really unlucky. This tax reform has such a huge impact that even His Majesty is not sure to pay attention to it. How did it become today's topic?"
"Yes~ It seems that His Highness is going to lose this first game!"
"Humph! We are sure to lose. Your Majesty and I have discussed this tax reform and it is very difficult to solve." Pan Shimei snorted coldly.
For a time, there was endless discussion, and only those generals who only knew how to fight remained silent.
As for Ximen Guang, he became even more proud after hearing the minister's discussion. Winning the first battle was a good start.
"Quiet!"
Ximen Potian shouted majestically.
"brush!"
The scene became quiet, and everyone looked at Ximen Hao.
There are those who sympathize and those who take pleasure in others' misfortune.
Ximen Hao smiled slightly, closed the memorial, closed his eyes slightly, and kept thinking about it in his mind.
I had gone through nine years of compulsory education, three years of high school, and four years of college before I was born, but I didn't believe that I couldn't beat Ximen Guang.
"Erlang, you go first."
Ximen Potian also knew that tax reform was a big problem, so he gave Ximen Hao some time to think.
"Yes, Father."
Ximen Guang glanced at Ximen Hao proudly, then glanced at the memorial a few times, and then started talking with his hands behind his back:
"Huayin County suffered a flood and requested the imperial court to allocate silver. I believed that the imperial treasury was full and should allocate it. At the same time, people should be sent to appease the people and stabilize their hearts."
After saying that, he looked up.
"No more?" Ximen Potian asked.
"Yes, Father." Ximen Guangyi saluted.
"Oh~"
Ximen Potian nodded lightly, obviously a little dissatisfied.
The ministers also shook their heads secretly one by one, and even the prince faction became anxious.
Although what Ximenguang said is right, it is too one-sided and has no outstanding features at all.
When Ximen Guang saw this scene, his heart skipped a beat and he quickly started to think about it. He answered too quickly just now, there must be some things he didn't expect!
Soon, his eyes lit up and he saluted:
"Father, the time just now was short, and I didn't think well enough. I still have something to add!"
"Yeah~ continue."
Ximen Potian's face finally looked better.
Ximen Guang saluted and continued:
"We must also stabilize the river embankments to prevent another flood disaster, and dispatch local troops to help people rebuild their homes!"
After saying that, he looked at Ximen Potian.
Sure enough, this time the other party nodded with satisfaction, and the prince ministers also breathed a sigh of relief.
As for Ximen Hao, he closed his eyes slightly, thinking about his own question, and listened to Ximen Hao's questions and answers.
After listening to it, in order to buy some time for myself, I had no choice but to act cool.
"brush!"
A folding fan suddenly appeared in his hand, and then he saluted it:
"Father, I have something to add to the second prince's question."
"Buzz~" There was another slight discussion above.
Because Ximenguang's answer is already very good.
"Huh! Are you stalling for time?" Ximen Guang looked at Ximen Hao and snorted coldly.
Ximen Hao ignored the other party, but waited for Ximen Potian's answer.
"Haha~ Let's talk about it then, Dalang~" Ximen Potian said with a smile.
"Yes, Father."
Ximen Hao saluted, then opened the folding fan and fanned it gently.
He glanced at the civil servants and generals above and said with a smile:
"What the Second Prince just said is right, but I think this is also a method often used by the Qing Kingdom every time it encounters a flood. But have you ever thought that after every natural disaster, there will be a plague?"
"Hiss...that's right! Every time there is a natural disaster and too many people die, a plague will occur."
"Yes, His Highness is right."
"Hmph! These local officials will solve the problem. We can't just let the higher ups solve everything."
"Yes, the prime minister is right,"
"..."
There was a dispute at the top, and the issues raised by Ximen Hao were even considered to have been considered by local officials, so they were not mentioned.
"Hmph! Let you show off!"
Ximen Guang looked at Ximen Hao with disdain. This loser had no knowledge or skills before he became ill. So what if he got help from the gods?
"Quiet!"
Ximen Potian shouted again, suppressing the noisy atmosphere, and then looked at Ximen Hao and said:
"Dalang, the prevention or treatment of plague is arranged by local officials. This supplement is invalid."
"Haha!" Ximenguang smiled provocatively.
Ximen Hao pretended to be calm and said with a smile:
"Then I dare to ask the Second Prince, how extensive is the flood disaster?"
"Huayin County has three cities and eight counties." Ximen Guang has long remembered it.
"Okay, then I'm asking you, how many people are involved?" Ximen Hao continued to ask.
"This... it's not written on it. It needs to be checked by the Ministry of Revenue." Ximenguang said with a cold face.
"Okay, let's not talk about the population. I think you and I both know the disaster area of three cities and eight counties. So, you think the local doctors can be busy! Moreover, this place has just suffered a disaster, and there is a shortage of medicines. In addition,
Some doctors may have died accidentally, and everyone must know how fast the plague spreads, right?"
Ximen Hao said, looking at the ministers above.
"It can be adjusted from elsewhere! Who doesn't know?" Ximen Guang said sarcastically.
"Yes, it can be adjusted. In order to stabilize the people's hearts and make the people be grateful to the court! Therefore, I suggest that the court form a medical team and bring a large amount of medicines to prevent and treat the plague, and transport them to the disaster area together with the relief materials!"
"Furthermore, a notice was issued asking for help from hidden medical experts among the people, and went to these three cities and eight counties! At the same time, fund-raising activities were organized across Qingguo! Donate people, materials, and money, all to the disaster area! In this way, we can also provide support for the imperial court
Take some of the stress off!”
"Moreover, we have established monuments of merit for some of the big investors who have fully paid for it, as well as the doctors who have helped with disaster relief! They have contributed money and effort, but they have gained a good reputation! Improve their status! Praise their virtues!"
"In this way, not only will the victims be grateful to the court, but it will also make them feel that their life and death affects everyone in the Qing Dynasty!"
"Let the people feel that our small family is gone, and we, the Qingguo, are still there! One side is in trouble! Support from all sides! We are united as one! We will tide over the difficulties!"
After saying that, he stood up with his head held high, and an invisible force dispersed.
As the saying goes: Invisible pretense is the most deadly. This good young man who came out of socialism can be said to be avant-garde in his thinking.